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Maan Jalal

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Crime, fantasy and moral tales make up this list of classic festive reads
From Capote to Conan Doyle via Hans Christian Andersen, ten classic festive stories

From Capote to Conan Doyle via Hans Christian Andersen, take a leaf out of these suggested books

BooksDecember 06, 2024
Maan Jalal
Emirati artist Abdulla Lutfi blends Japanese manga with the culture and scenery of the UAE. Photo: Mestaria Gallery
Weekly UAE museum and gallery guide: Digital art and Dubai in Manga

Also, your last chance to see the work of influential Brazilian artist Antonio Dias

Art & DesignDecember 06, 2024
Maan Jalal
Is a Roman coin about to break auction records?
PodcastIs a Roman coin about to break auction records?

The hosts talk about the Arab submissions to Unesco’s intangible heritage lists, and two rare coins from the Roman and Islamic worlds

Culture BitesDecember 05, 2024
Enas Refaei
Jasleen Kaur is announced as the winner of the Turner Prize at Tate Britain, in London. AP
Turner Prize winner calls for Gaza ceasefire in acceptance speech

The artist wore a Palestinian flag to accept award and has signed an open letter urging Tate galleries to sever ties with organisations 'complicit with Israel'

Art & DesignDecember 05, 2024
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Sixteen countries, including the UAE and Saudi Arabia, submitted proposals for henna to be added to the list. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
Henna and Saudi roses added to Unesco heritage list

Cultural traditions from across the region highlighted by programme that aims to protect and promote significant practices

Art & DesignDecember 04, 2024
Saeed Saeed
Rand Abdul Jabbar's solo exhibtion at Lawrie Shabibi in Alserkal Avenue, titled Molding Anew, is running until December 6. Photo: Lawrie Shabibi
Iraqi-Canadian artist explores myths rooted in reality in new show

Thirty sculptural works examine themes that have been relevant for thousands of years

Art & DesignDecember 04, 2024
Maan Jalal
The winner of the 2024 Saif Ghobash Banipal Prize for Arabic Literary Translation will be announced on January 8. Photo: Banipal Trust for Arab Literature
Shortlist announced for Arabic Literary Translation Prize 2024

The selected works show a diversity in genre and subject matter

BooksDecember 02, 2024
Maan Jalal
The name Mariam is popular in the Arab world. Photo: The National
Arabic word of the weekHow Mariam became a name associated with virtue and inner strength

With origins unclear, this is a timeless name spanning various religions and cultures

CultureNovember 29, 2024
Maan Jalal
King Faisal Mosque has three levels, ascending in an overhanging order. Two simple minarets stand on the roof, framing a small-sized dome
Mosques of the UAE: Simplicity inspired this symbol of Sharjah

With clean lines and no decorative elements, the minimalistic King Faisal Mosque greatly influenced the country's design landscape

Art & DesignNovember 29, 2024
Maan Jalal
The phrase 'holding space', used by a journalist while interviewing Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo for the film Wicked, has gone viral. EPA
Popular Gen-Z terms explained: From brat to demure and holding space

Some of these words and phrases are much older than you think

Pop CultureNovember 28, 2024
Maan Jalal
Egyptian dancer and actress Fifi Abdo is the star of Wegz's new single. Photo: EPA
Who is Fifi Abdo, the belly dancer on cover of rapper's new single?

Egyptian actress has become popular online among younger generation

CultureNovember 27, 2024
Maan Jalal
Khatam is the Arabic word for ring. Photo: The National
Arabic word of the week'Khatam' is connected to the idea of completion

The word is connected to the idea of closing and completing things

CultureNovember 22, 2024
Maan Jalal
Palestinian-American Lena Khalaf Tuffaha said 'any administration we pay for, should stop funding and arming a genocide in Gaza'. AP
National Book Award winner calls for end of 'US-funded Gaza genocide'

Lena Khalaf Tuffaha and Shifa Saltagi Safadi use acceptance speeches to condemn lack of action over ongoing war

BooksNovember 22, 2024
Maan Jalal
Abu Dhabi Art runs at Manarat Al Saadiyat until Sunday. Victor Besa / The National
Ten must-see pieces at Abu Dhabi Art 2024

Highlights examine themes around existentialism, war and freedom

Art & DesignNovember 22, 2024
Maan Jalal
Shifa Saltagi Safadi won in the young people’s literature category at the celebrated US awards. AP
Arab writers win big at US National Book Award

Lena Khalaf Tuffaha and Shifa Saltagi Safadi delve into the Arab American experience in their literary works

BooksNovember 21, 2024
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